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Batel Family History

Batel Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Babel, Bartel, Patel, Basel, Baten, Bater, Bates, Bate, Batey, Batzel

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Where is the Batel family from?

You can see how Batel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Batel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Batel families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Batel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Batel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Batel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Batel. 100% of Batel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Batel women worked as a Packer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Batel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 180 immigration records available for the last name Batel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 170 military records available for the last name Batel. For the veterans among your Batel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batel lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1995, in the United States, Batel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Batel in 1986 was 83, and 80 in 1995.

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